Sjögren syndrome: a review for the maxillofacial surgeon.
Sjögren syndrome is a multisystemic condition that predominantly involves the salivary and lacrimal glands. Also known as sicca complex, the disease often is underdiagnosed and poorly understood. This article provides a comprehensive review on Sjögren syndrome, with an emphasis on diagnosis and treatment modalities.
Gutta
Rajesh
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MSC 7908, University of Texas Health Science Center, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA. guttar@uthscsa.edu
McLain
Landon
L
McGuff
Stanley H
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D003240:Connective Tissue Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000150:complications; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D006801:Humans; D012859:Sjogren's Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy